Corporate events are important. And hence having good quality Metal Kards Business Cards and providing top quality service at such events is quite vital. When it comes to organizing a corporate event for the first time, people tend to go one of two ways. Some assume it will be easy, overlook a number of vital tasks and end up in a mess. Others feel overwhelmed from the start and struggle to work out where to begin. You don’t need to go down either of those routes. All you need is a clear, methodical approach, and these pointers will set you on the right path.
Budget
The first thing you need to do as an organizer is to establish your budget. This will usually be set for you by somebody else. Be realistic about what you can achieve with it and aim to spend only 90% - the rest will be there to bail you out if costs overrun.
Location
Usually, the biggest drain on your budget will be the location. You’ll need to choose somewhere that’s not too far away for your guests and has good transport links. It will also need to be accessible for disabled guests (you may also want to look into setting up an induction loop for hearing aids or arranging sign language interpretation, depending on guests’ needs), it will need sufficient capacity and it will need to accommodate the different things you want to do, from presentations to dinner or dancing. Always visit in person before you confirm a booking.
Catering
Consider what type of food your guests will expect. Full sit down meals can be very expensive but deli platters are a good alternative. Make sure your caterers have references you can check and ensure that they can provide vegetarian and vegan options. You should also ask your guests about allergies and arrange special options as needed, bearing in mind that food for people with gluten or peanut allergies can very easily become contaminated if it touches food that’s unsafe for them.
Entertainment
If you’re arranging speakers for your event, discuss what they can provide and make sure they won’t talk for too long – even if they’re excited to meet them, your guests will eventually lose patience. Consider other forms of entertainment, such as dancing, that encourage guests to mingle – a great way to enhance networking opportunities. If you’re hiring a DJ or a band, get a clear idea of the sort of thing they’ll play. Make sure you avoid entertainers who could offend your guests or spark arguments.
Promotion
A common mistake made by organizers is to spend everything on the event itself, leaving nothing for promotion. Simply reaching out to everyone you can think of via email or social media is not enough. Instead, define your audience carefully so that you will end up with a group of people who can connect in useful ways. Prepare good quality invitations that include a request for feedback on allergies and access needs. Make sure you get some photographs or video on the night that you can use for future promotion of events or your wider brand.
Taking it step by step like this means you will be able to run an event that leaves guests feeling satisfied and excited about working with your organization again in the future.
